Early
Times Chimney Sweeps' Masonry Restoration Division consists of 5
crews who specialize in a full range of chimney restoration
work. These skilled technicians are experienced in projects
ranging from tuckpointing small areas of a chimney to complete
chimney rebuilding. Contact Us
to arrange an in home estimate and an explanation of your needs.
Due
to exposure to the elements, usage and the passage of time, bricks and
mortar eventually show signs of wear. Depending upon the degree of
deterioration different types of repairs are required. Timely
maintenance of your chimney structure will ensure years of uninterrupted
safe enjoyment and will enhance the value of your home.
The
face of the bricks may shale or fall off. If left
unattended, these bricks continue to deteriorate and entire bricks
may eventually fall out of the chimney. To prevent continued
deterioration and to avoid future costly repairs; contact
us to determine the reason for this chimney deterioration.
The
crown is the cement slab at the top of a masonry chimney. Crown
repairs range from minor crown seals to complete crown rebuilds.
If deterioration is left unattended it will eventually lead to
damage to the chimney structure beneath. Contact Us
The
flashing is the strip of metal that joins the base of the chimney to the
roofline. The flashing prevents water from penetrating this joint
and seeping into your house. A flashing seal is needed when sections of
the flashing have lifted. Contact
Us
Whether your house was built
one or one hundred years ago, the bricks and the mortar are exposed to the
damaging effects of rain, snow and wind. Chimney Saver is a water
repellent applied to the exterior chimney structure. It provides a
layer of protection against the damaging effects of rain and snow.
However, it must be understood that this water barrier is not a substitute
for needed masonry repairs such as tuckpointing or rebuilding. Early
Times Chimney Sweeps
can apply this coating to any masonry chimney. Contact
Us
The firebox is
the part of the fireplace where the wood is placed in order to make a fire. If your firebox has cracked bricks or deteriorating
mortar joints, contact us to
tuckpoint or rebuild your firebox with new firebricks and high
temperature refractory mortar; thereby restoring the structural integrity of this important part of your fireplace
system.
The
face of the bricks may shale or fall off. If left
unattended, these bricks continue to deteriorate and entire bricks
may eventually fall out of the chimney. To prevent continued
deterioration and to avoid future costly repairs; 
The
crown is the cement slab at the top of a masonry chimney. Crown
repairs range from minor crown seals to complete crown rebuilds.
If deterioration is left unattended it will eventually lead to
damage to the chimney structure beneath. 
The
flashing is the strip of metal that joins the base of the chimney to the
roofline. The flashing prevents water from penetrating this joint
and seeping into your house. A flashing seal is needed when sections of
the flashing have lifted. 
The firebox is
the part of the fireplace where the wood is placed in order to make a fire. If your firebox has cracked bricks or deteriorating
mortar joints,